#66Career GoalMemorable
“A Xavi cross sits up awkwardly and Messi meets it first time on the half-volley with his left foot, rifling a difficult dropping ball past Sevilla to double Barça’s lead and bring up career goal 66.”
VolleyLeft Foot
Year2008
La Liga#39
2008/09'#15
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueHalf Volley
2008#161
La Liga2008-11-29 · 22:00:00
Sevilla0-3
Barcelona2G
Messi’s brace at 21 kills off Sevilla in a routine league outing, with his two goals turning Barcelona’s strong form into another comfortable win in a season where he is emerging as the main scorer.
Minute78'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG0.05
Impact
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Assist: Xavi
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